Hoge
A surname of Dutch or German origin, derived from a short form of the given name Hugo.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,085 Americans carry the last name Hoge. That puts it at #11,767 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.90 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 111,104 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 111,104
Census rank
#11,767
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,662 bearers of the surname Hoge in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.90 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11767th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoge
The surname "HOGE" is of Dutch and Low German origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "hoog," meaning "high" or "tall," and may have been used as a descriptive name for a person of tall stature or one who lived on higher ground.
In the Netherlands, the name can be found in various historical documents, including the Leiden records from the 1600s. Some early bearers of the name include Jan Pietersz Hoge, who was born in Rotterdam in 1587, and Aert Hoge, a merchant from Amsterdam in the mid-17th century.
The Hoge surname also has a presence in the historical records of Germany, particularly in the northern regions where Low German dialects were spoken. In the 18th century, Johann Christoph Hoge, a German theologian and author, was born in Saxony in 1739 and made contributions to the field of theology.
In England, the name appears to have been introduced through Dutch and German settlers, with records showing variations such as Hogg and Hogge. One notable individual was Sir John Hogg, a Scottish soldier and diplomat who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and served as the Governor of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The Hoge surname can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, including Belgium and France, where variations like Hoghe and Hoogue were used. In the 19th century, Louis Hoghe, a Belgian painter and engraver, was born in Antwerp in 1819 and achieved recognition for his artistic works.
Another notable bearer of the Hoge name was Hendrick Hoge, a Dutch navigator and explorer who lived in the late 16th century and led expeditions to the Arctic regions, including Novaya Zemlya and Spitsbergen. His explorations contributed to the mapping and knowledge of these northern territories.
It is worth noting that the name "HOGE" has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Hooge, Hooghe, and Hoegh, reflecting regional influences and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Dutch and Low German heritage, often associated with the concept of height or elevated status.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoge
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hoge surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2%
- Hispanic or Latino3.3%
- Black or African American2.3%
- Two or more races1.2%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hoge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,438 | #11,767 | -12.7% |
| Count | 2,827 | 2,662 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.05 | 0.90 | -14.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hoge bearers went from 2,827 to 2,662 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 1,329 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,438 to #11,767.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hoge
FAQ
Hoge surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hoge?
The surname Hoge holds position #11,767 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 3,085 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.90 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hoge surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Black (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.